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Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:45:44 +0100
Defence Forces will be deployed, says O'Callaghan
Follow live coverage of travel disruption as fuel price protests enter a third day.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:58:18 +0100
Trump threatens stronger attacks if Iran peace talks fail
US President Donald Trump has vowed to retain military assets in the Middle East until a peace deal with Iran is reached and warned of a major escalation in fighting if it failed to comply, as oil prices rose on concerns over supply and restrictions ...

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:26:00 +0100
Galway City Ring Road approved after decades of delays
The Galway City Ring Road project has been granted approval by An Coimisiún Pleanála after delays of over 20 years.

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 05:30:18 +0100
Fuel protests gone 'far beyond the pale', says Taoiseach
The Taoiseach has said the ongoing protests over rising fuel costs have gone "far beyond the pale" and that the blocking of roads and infrastructure is "not a fair form of protest".

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:01:00 +0100
AI use in Irish firms likely to lead to job losses - ESRI
A study from the Economic and Social Research Institute has found that artificial intelligence adoption among Irish firms is likely to lead to job losses, concentrated among highly educated workers.

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